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THE SCRANTON REPUBLICAN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 101V BBLOnrx ioitom xoovbm. FINE ADDRESS HAVRE. France. Aug. 6.

The Bel Local Men Prominent in Public Eye Connolly Wallace Co, Connolly Wallace Co. ScrantonY Shopping Center government has conferred the title "honorary and friend of the Belgian nauon on nerDert o. Hoover. MARKS MEETING the American food administrator. The title has been borr.e by nobody sin Belgium nas existed as a state.

Value Will Get Yon Baptist Conference at Key stone Academy Is Very Well Attended. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST f. AN EXCEPTIONAL FACULT ,2 Do you own an Is He In Camp? Send Him a Smileage Book automobile? If you do, then you'll understand about the two kinds of tires. First, there is the unknown make of tire the, tire without a name or guarantee. It is made by a man who cares little for his reputation and less for his tire.

It is conceived in deceit and made in haste. It resembles the good tire in appearance but not in wearing quality. Then there (are the standard advertised good tires. They are built to satisfy and to serve. They are made of tested materials and made with care.

The maker stamps upon them his name and guarantee. Silverberg's clothes are like these good tires. No garment can enter this store unless it is made by a manufacturer whose reputation and whose wares are not standard and reliable. The clothes in this store are tested, tried and stamped with the maker's and my own labels and guaran teed by both of us. You'll get good out of Silverberg's clothes at $15 to $35 CLOTHES SPECIALIST.

209 Lackawanna Ave. Values Will Get You Plenty of Recreation Is Fur nished for All Attending Delegates. With a stirring and instru.tive ad dress last night, under the shidu of the numerous trees that surround Key. stone academy at Factoryvilie, by Dr. w.

tjuay Roselle, pastor ot Fifth Baptist church, Philadelphia, on the topic "Worth of Personality," the sec ond day of the Christian Conference and School of Methods was brought to fitting close. Dr. Roselle in his lecture brought out the explanation of the nebular hypothesis from the beginning of the universe, the planets, the vegetable, mammal and animal life, to the climax or creation, man. He then went on to illustrate by modern day examples the effect of personality on the various ventive and constructive article, that the people of this day come in intimate contact with. Going further into the subject of personality the speaker showed the wonderful work being done in surgery, research and finally agri culture.

He closed with the statement "Man is gradually learning to exer else the sovereignity that he has over the air, sea, medieval laws, the universe and the miracle, of the iiible fall into insignificance when those of today are uncovered. Many Tin Features. More than 200 attends the leetuie last night, and fully one hundred of these are registered at the academy ior me run week's wcrk. Many fea. tures are being introduced to the at tending delegates, and the conference is recreational as well as instructive.

Tho two main features tf each dav are me inspirational addresses by Dr. J. A. Maxwell, dean of the conference, which are given at 5 o'clock, and the evening address at 7:30 o'clock by one of the iacuity. The conference ig meeting the high est expectations of those in charge, and the enrollment Is even greater than was expected.

A. C. Hagerman, secretary of the convention, said that It would be continued every rear, and the Baptist churches throughout the state could look forward to sending two or three delegates each time, who in turn would go back to their churches and give the people the benefit of their instruction. The faculty of the conference is one of the best that has ever been organized for work of that nature in the country, each Instructor being a specialist in his or her work. One speaker who claimed the atten tion of every delegate yesterday was Rev.

Milton G. D. president or crozier Theological seminary, who spoke on the "Book cf Revelation," being the first of his series of lee.ures on the general subject, "Interpretation or the Book of Revelation." The re mainder of the faculty who gave lectures yesterday were: Dr. Stephenson Dr. Harlan, Mrs.

Vassar, Dr. Moore, Miss Beard, Dr. West, Miss Meyers, Mr. Harrar, Professor Gamble, Dr. Shanks, Mrs Miss Johnson.

Wilbur, Dr. Wilbur and Baereatlon Is Tarnished. Recreation in plenty is furnished all attending, as all of the facilities of the academy are placed at the disposal of the guests. Volley ball, tennis, quoits and bathing are among the main sports, while excursions are being planned for Lake Winola anl Lake Sheridan. All of those attending the conference are invited to the Summer home of Rev.

John E. Vassar, pastor of the First Baptist church of this city, at Lake Kewanee, today, to be hi. guests. A game of water polo will be staged there. The trips to Winola and Sheridan will come the latter part of the week.

Among those attending the conference may be found people from all over the state, Pittsburgh, Erie, Philadelphia, Reading, Williamsport and intervening cities and towns being represented. All are at the school for the main purpose of acquiring religious education in all its phases and branches. The day opens with a sunrise prayer meeting at 6 o'clock, and from that time until evening the delegates are constantly attending lectures. Because the days are so crowded with lectures, the delegates may ab sent themselves from any of the lec tures at any time, without any dis courtesy on their part. Keystone academy is acting a.

host for the delegates and the only payment required on their part is for registration and board. The delegates are rooming in the dormitories of the school without charge. The conference will close Sunday night. i. MACHINE GUNNERS ANNIHILATE HUNS (Continued from Page One) the hills bordering the Vesle with ihMr gas shells, endeavoring to reaoh the roads leading to Flsmes and other points where they thought the, Alilis might be assembling for a crossing of the vesle.

At some places along the highways the Germans would start planting gas shells and lay them down In a zig sag line for a mile or so and back again, often dropping the shells every twenty or thirty feet and then repeating the process along the road. way or other objective, for which they were aiming. Blew OM Back. South of Bazoches, one of the point where the Germans tried this trick they fired a lighter gas first, following it up with sneeze gas. and then suddenly switching to a more powerful polon gas, hoping to catch the Allies napping.

The men, however, have regular systems of sending word along the line for each other protection. Today likewise there happened to be a south wind which carried tne gs vick across the Vesle, and after putting rn GET RID OF THAT 1 FAT Tree Trill Tr.atm.at OS AIM ask for my "par. when reduced" offer. treatment hsi often reduced at tn rate of I pound a day, dieting, no u.rclM. eh solat.ly safe and sure method.

Mrs, I. Bt.mn write H.t. taken jour tresitnest and it Is wonderful how It reduces. It does just as you ssy. I hare reduced a pound a a.y ana zesi nne.

Mrs, inns Retmidt writes I weighed 178 ruuu. uriuns i i.na trutment and now welsh 138 pounds. Ton msy print this If you Mite. These are just ezsmples of whit my trest ment esn accomplish. Let sand you more proof at my expense.

SI. X. NCWMAK, tlesnsed, Fhysioiaa, Ml ft Atssus, Xtw Tort, Ossk at OBBHABS VXBBOB 1IBB. LONDON, Aug. 6.

The Germans, by strong local attack against British positions along the Braye Corbie road, north of the Somme, succeeded in taking advanced trench lines on a small portion, of the front Local fighting ccntinues In this area, and the British have taken a fesr prisoners. CAPTUBB. BERLIN, via London, ug. Wurt temberg troops north of the Somme river have stormed British positions along the Corbie road and taken In the neighborhood of 100 prisoners, says the Gerrrian official communication issued today. The communication also says that Teeonnoltering activity In the Ancre and Avre regions and south of Montdidier has been lively.

ACTIVE XV XOBT GBAPFA. ROME, Aug. artillerv fighting end minor inlhntry actions were reported today by the Italian war office. 'On the Aslago on Mont Grappa and on the lower Plave there was Intense reciprocal artillery fighting," the statement said. "We promDt ly and effectively countered the enemy's DomDarament, our fire being directed at Important centers and blowing uo an ammunition dump on the lower Fiave.

'On the Aslago plateau British de tachment and our own detachments kept the enemy's trenches In a state or alarm. "on tne Plave Islets our patrols gathered a quantity of war material which had been abandoned by the enemy." KTTSBXTBO IVSB8. fittsblru. Aug. Four deaths, several prostrations, a threatened ice shortage and the breaking of an temperature records hers were developments today In the extreme heat wave, with no reliei In sight tonight.

Late In the afternoon the mercury registered 103.3 degrees, th highest ever recorded in Pittsburg. HON. H.A, KNAPP Former Judge H. Knapp is one of the best known and ablest mem bers of the Lackawanna County Bar as well as one of the foremost citi zens. Although, ne nas always Deen in me loreiront 01 nis procession ana has graced the bench he has never sought political preferment; it has always sought him.

their masks for each attack t.ie Americans would laugh as the gas was blown back and then continue about their business. Meanwhile the American and French heavy guns to the South were sending in repeated salvos, and the Germans were supplementing their gas shelling with their mine throwers and machine guns north of the Vesle. These smaller weapons were kept working full time in the hope of keeping clear the south banks of the river. Darkness came, and with it more rain. The Germans kept pounding away after dark, but for every shell the enemy sent in the Americans sent across a half dozen more and never said good night, VOTHIirO TO BXPOBT.

PARIS, Aug. "Aside from artillery activity east of Solssons and in the Vesle river there is nothing to report from the whole of the front." says the French official communica tkln Montdidier. These are pointed to as a direct menace to the Junction point of the armies of Gen. von Hutier and Crown Prince Rupprecht ATTACK SEFVL8BB. LONDON, Aug.

6. The German guns were active last night In the re gion north of Villers Bretonneux, on the front northeast of Amiens, the war office announced today. They threw gas shells into the British lines. The Germans attempted to pick on a British post in the district northeast of Merris on the Flanders front, but failed under a British counter attack. The statement reads: "An attempt made by the enemy yesterday to capture one of our posts northeast of Merrts was repulsed by our counter attack.

'We captured a few prisoners and machine guns last night in the Kleppe forest sector Flanders front). The hostile artillery has been ac tive with gas tnells North of Vlllers Bretonmeux and has shown actively also about Bucqucy and north of Bethune." TWELVE MEN ARE REPORTED WOUNDED (Continued from Page One) the unit on Christmas night. His parents. It will be remembered, died with in a few hours of each other two years ago, the double funeral being held on the day on which they would have celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. His eister, Mrs.

Henry Jackson, with whom he lived, resides at 219 Putnam street. Olyphant Youth Writes. Mrs. William E. Davis, of East Grant street, Olyphant, yesterday received a card from her son, William J.

Davis, who is in a base hospital in France suffering from severe wounds received in action recently. The young man enlisted about a year ago and was North of Montdidier our troops nave maae progress lowara ine Avre which they have reached between Bracies and Morisel. A German surprise attack southeast of Montdidier was checked completely. Prisoners remained in our. hands." Much importance Is attached today to the operation reported further to the north along the line, between the Braches and Morisel, north of Close upon the official telegram of the war department.

Prof, and Mrs. F. J. Regan, parents of Gerald Regan, of Duryea, wounded by a bayonet thrust through the shoulder, yesterday re ceived a card from their son. The sol recovery, and adds that his physician dier states that he is on the way to is a resident of Archbald and his nurse a Scran ton girl.

Friends of Joseph Wetter, of Cedar avenue, gassed, yesterday received word from him, telling that he received only a little of "Jerry's mustard and that he expects "to be back with his gang in a short time." Wetter is attached to an engineer unit. David Reese, mentioned as severely wounded, yesterday cabled his father that he Is Improving. He is a member of Co. 109th Infantry, having been a member of the old 13th regiment for two years. Harvey S.v.r.ly Wounded.

Private Harvey, attached to the 28th division, was also severely wounded, according to notification received by his sister, Mrs. Edward Geams, of 833 North Lincoln avenue. The young man is but 21 years old and was with one of the first American contingents to sail for France. Joseph Smith is also a private In the 109th infantry, and is a former West Scranton man. His wife received notification from the war department yesterday.

His brother. Jonas Smith, is in the fire department. In action with the 166th U. S. Infantry, former New York's "Fighting Irish Sixty ninth," Private W.

J. Boland, son of A. P. Boland, of Wlmmers, was severely wounded, his father was notified yesterday. He was wounded July 15, the telegram stated.

Harris, listed among those gassed. In a cablegram to his mother, tells thau he has almost recovered, but that he3 has been relieved from active duty for a time. He is a member of Co, 103rd Enginers, two members of which have been, killed in action during the past few weeks. Theodore Dale, son of Henry Dale, of S48 Qulncy avenue, attached to the same company, has also been gassed. Mr.

and Mrs. James Cranston, of Larch street, were notified yesterday Diet their son is in a French hosplta recovering from an attack of gas. Cranston is 28 years of age. Frank Paf, formerly of West Scran, ton, who was reported Monday as killed in action, would have been 29 years of age on July IS, the day after he was killed. He was a member of a field artllle battery.

Two brothers, John, of Amelia avenue, and Robert, of South Brownsville. A Cool Breakfast for warm weather Ho fussing round a hoi stove if you eat Post toasties (MAM0rCcN) rj6 Leather Goods Dep't Splendid lines of hand bags suitable for all purposes. Carriage bags in Seal, Moire, Morocco and Goat, $5.00 to $12.00. Envelope purses with top or back strap. $1.00 to $5.00.

Velvet hand bags, $3.00 to $12.00, in black and colors. Knitting bags in Moire silk or Seal, Morocco and Cotex leather, $3.00 to $16.00. Children's purses in assorted colors at 50c, 1 .00 and 1 .50. FORMER MINISTER IS FOUND GUILTY Louis J. Malvy Sentenced to Spend Five Years Away From Native Land.

PARIS. Aug. 6. Louis J. Malvy, former minister of the Interior, was found guilty today of holding communication with the enemy and sentenced to five years' banishment.

The sentence, however, does not carry clvle degradation. The high court dismissed the charge of treason or complicity in treason, but found Malvy guilty of disregarding, violating or betraying the duties of his office. It was proved, according to the verdict, that he was guilty of the plan fomented in France to destroy the defence of the country in under mining the morale of the nation and destroying discipline In the army by creating seditious newspapers, the dissemination of pamphlets and by speeches and lectures. Malvy will have the choice of the frontier by which he will leave France, and will be conducted thither by police inspectors. The former minister forfeits his seat as a member of the chamber of deputies as a consequence of his condemnation.

The sentence of five years' banish ment is the minimum for the offense in the penal code. Louis J. Mslvy, minister of the in terlor in the Vlvlani, Briand and Ribot cabinets, was reckoned one of the most astute political figures in France. It was In July. 1917.

that his coal. tion was first assailed. At that time, M. Clemenceau, now Frencn premier. charged M.

Malvy with (Dreading "de featlst" propaganda among the troop ana m. resignation was an nounced early in August. M. Clemenceau's charges aa alnat M. Duval, director of the newspaper Bon net Rouge, upon the latter of whom was found a checx for a large lum of mrney, the source which he admit ted to be a Gerrrsn banker ntmed ot Mannheim.

A'mereyda was round ad In his apparently suiciae. uuval was recently fsu'id guilty of treason and shot. DAVIS QUITS; RIPPLE IS NOW SAFETY CHIEF (Continued from Paae Onel nearest to him it has been evident for some time that he had a strong In clination to get back to the life of business man, from which he emerg ed to accept the directorship of public safety after the elect on of Mayor connell to office. Col. Ripple, who succeeds him.

is very well fared to direct the affairs of the city, to which he has been elevated by choice of the mayor. He has not only by his years of experience with military affairs acquired an intimate knowledge of handling large Bodies or men, but being a close student of the law. he will bring to the office a peculiarly well furnished mind, which cannot help but stand him In good stead In the m.iny and complicated duties of his office. Mayor Connell said last night he was very sorry to lose Mr. Davis as a member of the official family.

Hti k.J I. I 1. 1 nau Bcicciva mill uwiusfl di tact that he believed that he was a hard worker, devoted to the interests of the city. It was a sacrifice for Mr. Davis to accept the position In the first place, and he felt that Mr.

Davis' strong Inclination for the life of a business man was too insistent for him to serve as director any longer. Col. Ripple will immediately take un the duties nf the offlri vhan Mi Davis left off, and he will get to work to familiarize hlmrelf with the duties of the office Immediately. ILOT MACHINES TAXBTT. Nine slot machines were taken from the Penny Arcade at lift Penn avenue by the police last night.

All were of the nickel type. A Don't Sit Down and Wish the War Were Over. Keep Working and Help, Get it Over. Uncle FOGH RAISED TO RANK OF MARSHAL 0 Ill Military Medal Also Conferred on Commander of French on Western Front. PARIS.

Aug. 6. (Havas Agency.) The council of ministers has elevated General Ferdinand Foch, commander in chief of the allied forces on the western front, to a marshal of France. The ministers also have conferrerd the military medal on General Petaln commander in chief of the French armies on the western front. President Polncare presided at the meeting of the council.

In presenting the name of General Foch. Premier Clemenceau said: At an hour when the enemy, by a formidable offensive on a front of 100 kilometers, counted on snatching the decision and imposing a German peace upon us, General Foch and his admir able troops vanquished him." The awarding of the "medaille mili talre" to General Petaln Is a distinction rarely given to officers, the decoration generally being reserved for enlisted men. Marshal Joffre Is one of the few officers who have received this honor. i SHIPS BUILT THOUGH MARK TOUCHES 114 (Continued from Page One) than the temperature yesterday. A number of prostrations were reported from 'the steel mills.

BELXZr COaCXBO. WASHINGTON. Aug. .6. A shower area In the far north, that is Increasing In size, offers the only promise of relief from the excessive hot wave which today overspread the entire eastern half of the country.

At least from thirty six to forty eight hours however must pass before the showers travel eastward far enough to make their Influence felt, so for a time at least the weather promises to be fair and hot. A tropical disturbance, the weather experts sain today, is evidently approaching the gulf coaat, although the point of contact cannot yet be ascertained. Its effect on the heart wave was noi lorecast. TALENTED SCRANTON GIRL NOW SINGING IN STRAND The singing of Miss Florence at the Strand this week is much favorable comment. She is tne soioist at the First Baptist church in West Scranton.

Talented beyond her muslral accomplishments, she holds a responsible position with the Pennsylvania Coal company In the offices ot that corporation in Punmore. miss Morgan is one of the best known sopranos in this section of the state. She has attracted the attention of musical critics wherever she appeared, all of whom predict for her a 8urcefful musical career on the concert stsge. Her voice is of exceptional sweetnesf snd purity and her range Is strong and sustained. This talented sinter will entertain Strand xudiencM this week and will sing at esch performance.

SAFETY RAZOR EXPERTS AT SCRANTON STORES Gillette safety razor experts are In town. In three stores, Lansing's. Rein hart's and Matthews' drug store, demonstrations of how to shave properly are being riven. It Is true, thousands of men shave every day and yet do not get enjoyment out of the shav because they do not handle the razor properly. This Is service week in the stores and the experts are on hand to adjust all razors and explain the various points in shaving.

Users of the Gillette are urged to attend these demonstrations. Philander. Waists Summer styles in Voile, Batiste, Georgette Crepe and other Sheer materials. Values offer ed are most unusual. The waist department The grand cross of the Legion of honor was conferred on General John J.

Pershing, commander in chief of the American expeditionary forces, today by President Polncare In the presence of a distinguished asemblage, at American great headquarters. The decoration is the highest and the most distinguished of all the honors within the power of France to bestow. General Pershing and President Polncare drove together to the great headquarters quadrangle, where the military representatives of the allies were drawn up before a square formed of French troops. President Poln care advanced toward General Persh ing amid the blare of trumpets and. while an American band played tne Marseillaise.

In making the presentation. President Polncare said that he was delighted to have the honor to present the grand cros to the organizer and leader of France's valiant ally, and especially glad to seize this opportunity to thank General Pershing and the brave army under his command for the very gallant work done in recent weeks on the batlefield. The president then stood on tiptoes and kissed the general on both cheeks in acordance with the time honored custom. General Perching thanked President Polncare for the honor which he de clared he valued as a mark of friendship and respect from France for the American army. The two tnen, reviewed the troops.

"CHIEF" ZOEIXAR DENIES CHARGES Special to The RepnNlrsn. WILKES BARRE, Aug. Before the case of Chief of Police E. S. Zoellar opened before city council today when the charges perferred against him by the Chamber of Commerce were ready to ba aired, at torneys for the official questioned the right of four members of council to conduct the probe and decide the cases.

The four councilmen in question are members of the Chamber of Commerce and according to Zoellar's coun sel, their action In hearing the evid ence and reaching a verdict places them in the role of "Judge and Jury." When the hearing started Mayor Kosek made a strong attack on the Chamber of Commerce, especially some of Its leaders, and also criticised the police administration during the term of Mayor F. Kirkendall. Chief Zoellar denied all the charges Of graft and Inefficiency offered against him. The case will be con cluded tomorrow. is conveniently located near the door, north entrance, fitting rooms near by.

A waist for every purpose, dress, traveling, sport, work, house and street. Connolly Wallace Co. Connolly Wallace Co To Make Up tor Scarcity ot Miners Board Urges Men to Work Hard PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 6. In response to an appeal from Federal Fuel Administrator Garfield for an increase in anthracite production, the anthracite board of conciliation today addressed a letter to all operators, and mine workers urging a united effort "to make up for lack of numbers by added efficiency in work and operation, so that a maximum punch may be contributed by all concerned." "We feel assured," the letter concludes, "that company officials and mine workers' officers alike, will co operate earnestly to the end that the requirements expected of us by the United States fuel administration will be fully met." POINCARE HONORS GENERAL PERSHING American Commander Presented With Grand Cross of Legion of Honor.

CLAM BAKE AND Athletic Carnival ON ELKS ROOF GARDEN Thurt. Aug. 8th. Meals served from 7 o'clock on. All Elks and their friends Invited.

Plenty to eat, so all come. BIRTHS Born To Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Easton, of 1325 Olive street, July 31, IStlS.

a daughter. Mrs. Easton was formerly Miss Alice T. Haines. DEATHS Whlelar.

In Mavfield. August 4, E. C. Whielar. Korrans In Scranton.

Aug. 5, Mrs. William E. Morgans, of 1731 Church avenue. Funeral tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home.

Davis in Scranton. Aug. f. Mrs. Miriam Davis, aged 84.

at the home of Mrs. Hopkins, 148 South Garfield avenue. Funeral tomorrow afternoon from home of grandson, Gounod Evans, Park street, Taylor. BtoBale In Scranton, Aug. 6.

John J. McHale, aged 40 years, of 438 Phelps street. Funeral notice later. Brans In Throop. Aug.

Mrs. Margaret Evans, at the home of her son, Llewellyn Evans, sol Sanderson avenue. Funeral will be. held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from horns of son. Kiggins In Dunmore.

Aug. 6, Mrs. Sarah Hlgglns, of 503 East Warren street. Funeral announcement later. Saatarslert In Scranton, Aug.

Leonard Santarsieri, aged 71 years, of 822 Smith street. Funeral tomorrow morning with a high mass in SU Anthony's church. ftalzone In Scranton, Aug. 6. Antonio Salzone, aged 4 months, of 227 Spencer street.

Funeral this morning from home at 8 o'clock, with services in St. Anthony's church. Ernst In Waymart, Aug. Miss Catherine Ernst, formerly of this city. Funeral this morning from St.

Nicholas' church with a high mass of requiem. Waclarlehek In Scranton, Aug. 4. Charles J. Waclavichek.

aged 46 years, qf rear 428 Prospect avenue. Funeral tomorrow morning at 10:30 o'clock from home. Oavanaugh In Pittston, Aug. 6, John Cavanaugh, of Norman street. KcBsle In Archbald, Aug.

7. Thomas McHale. of Hill street, that borough. Funeral notice later. NEW BRITAIN.

Aug. CoL William P. Bacon, Vale, 1858, and secretary of his class since graduation, died in Hartford last night In his 81st year. In the Civil War he was in fifty; engagements. CAPBXiLS KAY BE8IOK.

ZURICH Switzerland. Aug. Ad miral Von Capelle. German minister of Marine, will resign shortly, according; to Berlin dispatches to the Stuttgart Tageblatt. the Municlh Zieutung and Ausburg Zietung.

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